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Iraq travel restrictions, quarantine and entry requirements in 2024

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The travel advice is Do not travel to Iraq. Iraq is Major restrictions for travel. Get travel ban, restrictions alerts and advice before travelling to Iraq. Iraq is part of Asia with main city at Baghdad. Its Developing country with a population of 38M people. The main currency is Iraqi Dinar. The languages spoken are Arabic and Kurdish.
๐Ÿ‘ Developing ย  ๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘ฆโ€๐Ÿ‘ฆ 38M people

๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Travel safety for Iraq

Do not travel

We've reviewed our advice for Iraq. We haven't changed the level of our advice, do not travel. The security situation throughout Iraq remains volatile. Due to the security environment and the ongoing threat of kidnappings, you should leave Iraq immediately by commercial means, if it's safe to do so. If you're staying in Iraq, be alert and check media for updates on new threats see ('Safety'). We continue to advise: Do not travel to Iraq, including the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, due toย the volatile security situation and very high risk of violence, armed conflict, kidnapping and terrorist attack.

๐Ÿšจ Travel Advice for Iraq

Major restrictions for travel

For entry into Iraq

International travel to Iraq is permitted for vaccinated travelers. It is necessary to comply with requirements to ensure entry is permitted.

Other restrictions

Non-vaccinated travelers must provide proof of a negative PCR test, taken within the previous 72 hours, before departing Iraq.
Test certificates issued in the Kurdistan Region of the Republic of Iraq will not be accepted at Baghdad, Basra, and Najaf airports.

Vaccination required

Travelers are required to present a valid international certificate for full vaccination against COVID-19 with the use of an approved vaccine.
Vaccination certificates must include a QR code.
Those who cannot be vaccinated due to medical reasons must provide a medical report instead.
Full details can be found at https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/iraq/entry-requirements

Test/medical certificate required

Non-vaccinated travelers must provide proof of a negative PCR test, taken within the previous 72 hours, on arrival.

Other medical measures

All passengers are subject to health screening on arrival and on departure, such as temperature checks and visual assessment. Further health testing may be required for those displaying symptoms of COVID-19.
For more details Foreign Travel Advice, United Kingdom

Government measures

In addition to safety guidelines, preventative health measures such as frequent hand washing and social distancing are encouraged to combat further outbreaks. We recommend keeping up-to-date with official guidelines throughout your trip.

Use of masks

Face masks may be required in public spaces, enclosed environments, and on public transportation.

Public transport

Public transportation is operating but restrictions on movement may vary by province.

Restaurants

Restaurants are open but opening times and restrictions may vary by provinces.

Bars

Bars are open but opening times and restrictions may vary by provinces.

Nightclubs

Nightclubs are open but opening times and restrictions may vary by provinces.

Shops

Shops and services are open with adapted safety measures in place, such as the use of hand sanitizer and social distancing.

On return

Vaccination required

Travelers are required to present a valid international certificate for full vaccination against COVID-19 with the use of an approved vaccine.
The final dose must have been administered at least 14 days before departure. Certificates must be in English or in Chinese.
Those who have recently recovered from COVID-19 and received one dose of vaccination, at least 14 days before departure, are also considered fully vaccinated.
There are exemptions for non-vaccinated citizens and residents.
Full details can be found at https://www.coronavirus.gov.hk/eng/inbound-travel.html

Test/medical certificate required

Proof of a negative rapid antigen test, taken within the previous 24 hours, must be provided on departure.
Test certificates must be in English or Chinese.

Testing on arrival

A nucleic acid test will be administered upon arrival and apart from the transfer from the airport, proof of a negative test result is required to leave the place of residence.

Additional test requirements

Daily rapid antigen testing is required for the first 5 days after arrival. Additionally, travelers must undergo a PCR test on day 2.
Daily antigen results can be reported via the 'Electronic COVID-19 monitoring & surveillance system' (eCMSS). Instructions can be found at https://www.coronavirus.gov.hk/pdf/eCMSSLogin.pdf

Travel restriction details for Iraq

๐Ÿšซ Destination Quarantine may be required
๐Ÿ›ฌ Return Quarantine may be required
๐Ÿ–๏ธ Closed to Vistors
๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Restaurants & bars Open with restrictions
๐Ÿ›๏ธ Open shopping
๐ŸšŒ Operational with restrictions transport
๐Ÿ“… events Banned

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